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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:24). High of 57 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigate after student allegedly assaults administrator at Doherty High
+6:00: Police seek to identify man for threatening clerk, larceny
+6:00: Sheriff’s Coat Drive comes to St. John’s Food for the Poor (1:36)
+6:00: Curly Sue comes home for Rhythm for Ribbons
+6:00: Jurassic World Live Tour coming to Worcester in April
+6:00: Worcesteria: Haunted cemetery a Halloween nuisance for neighbors
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 19th
+Noon: West Boylston man accused of selling unapproved drug
+Noon: Skimming device discovered at popular Grafton hardware store
+Noon: Hudson woman caught transporting illegal immigrants from U.S. to Canada charged
+Noon: The king and queen of the banjo coming to Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call with Marc Williams, owner of Piercing Emporium
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:19): Flourish at Thrive Food Pantry with Thrive Support & Advocacy President and CEO Sean Rose
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Jermoh Kamara
-Children watch as Worcester Public Schools bus driver battles car fire in front of school
-6 shows postponed, 3 added at Hanover Theatre (pictured)
-Clement Street fire in Worcester displaces 22 people
-Related: Residential fire leads to seizure of 20 pounds of fentanyl
-Tractor-trailer reportedly carrying tomato sauce crashes on I-290 in Worcester
-Familia, 3 other WPD officers, state trooper to be recognized with international award
-National Grid hosting energy assistance event for Worcester customers
-First Congregational Church aims to help ease medical debt
-Bill Shaner: Not only did Clark grad students win, they won big
-Saint John's holds open house
-LeBoeuf, Fullen to debate Monday night
-What you need to know about election deadlines; Worcester early voting starts Saturday
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:03:25): Republican nominee for Governor Geoff Diehl
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Making Bourbon cocktails with great value Bourbons (47:31)
>SHOWTIME: Pawsitively 4 Pink presents Rythm for Ribbons Saturday at Polar Park
-Iron Maiden's "Legacy" secure after Worcester show
-At first EcoTarium Oktoberfest, you can learn as you drink
-Austin post-punks Urban Heat set to fire up Electric Haze in Worcester
-Actor Richard Masur gives behind-the-scene insight into "The Thing"
-Bad Advice: What to do when you're not into Halloween?
-The Faces of Worcester: Desiree Demos
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who met the Rolling Stones when she owned a pizza shop
-ICYMI: Unsolved: Worcester debuts premiere episode, Double Murder on Dewey Street (21:02)
-Police offer no update on mass shooting at Worcester warehouse
-Worcester man sentenced for heroin, fentanyl distribution
-Cara Brindisi wins Battle Round on "The Voice"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury town meeting rejects article to acquire land near former Beal
-Holden special town meeting voters approve projects
-Princeton resident and Saint John’s High School student making his mark with letter corps
-Successful 2022 Sterling Fair signifies new hope post pandemic
-5 arrested in Southbridge on drug distribution charges
>SPORTS: Tatum, Brown each score 35 points as Celtics win season opener
-Senators beat Bruins, 7-5
-After Further Review: Breaking down Bailey Zappe's performance and more
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Bravehearts hosting Jake-O-Treat with Trax and Arthur
-Bravehearts' GM wins named league's Executive of the Year
-Mass. Pirates announce 2023 schedule
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Radioactive waste found at Missouri elementary school
-Tragic: College student who rented plane for date dies after walking into propeller
>NEW ENGLAND: Tax relief for Mass. residents is on its way. The questions are when and how much?
-Is it time to turn up the heat? Many New Englanders say "not yet"
>SHOPPING: Toys R Us open inside Macy's in Auburn, Solomon Pond malls
>BUSINESS: More companies charging employees for training if they quit
-WBJ’s virtual Central Mass. Health Care Forum moved to October 25th
>COLLEGES: FEMA reimburses Holy Cross another $2 million for COVID response
-Student loan forgiveness applications now formally open
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor advises who should take advantage of prescription-free hearing aids
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Some McDonald’s will now sell Krispy Kreme donuts
>TV/STREAMING: "The Crown" under fire for how it will allegedly show Diana's death
>MOVIES: Ralphie returns in first teaser for HBO Max’s "A Christmas Story" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Spacey denies sex abuse at NYC trial, says neo-Nazi dad kept him in the closet
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 9-months pregnant firefighter rescues fellow car crash victim while in labor
-Meanwhile, in England, couple finds rare coins worth over $800,000 during kitchen renovation
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+Firefighters, Auburn Fire Rescue
+Vaccination Educator, City of Worcester
+Director of Development, Quinsigamond Community College
-NOW HIRING! Bartenders, Cooks, Box Office, Security and more at DCU Center
-Operations Staff Assistant at DCU Center
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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